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On a uniquely beautiful campus, the University of Hohenheim, a profile university, unites the three faculties of Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Economics and Social Sciences, with approximately 9,000 students enrolled. Our green campus, with its short distances between buildings, fosters collaboration and creates a vibrant and inspiring environment for research, teaching, and work for our roughly 2,000 employees. We are shaping a sustainable future and developing solutions for the societal challenges of our time. Here, ambitious minds find a community in which they can grow and reach their full potential.
During your training you will learn:
Working with bee colonies;
the production, harvesting and processing of bee products;
the propagation of bee colonies and raising of queen bees;
the manufacture and maintenance of beekeeping equipment, including cleaning and maintenance work (e.g. cleaning, caring for, scraping).
Vocational school attendance / inter-company training:
In the first year of training, vocational school takes place in Ludwigsburg with other animal husbandry trainees. From the second year onwards, the theoretical content and vocational school instruction are provided in block format as inter-company training in Celle (Lower Saxony) (2 x 3 months, each from January to March). Training period can be shortened if certain requirements are met.
They bring with them:
At least a very good secondary school leaving certificate or equivalent qualification;
strong interest in bees and no allergy to bee venom;
a responsible, proactive and committed work ethic
; enjoyment of teamwork
; open communication skills and proficiency in emails and MS Word
; practical experience (e.g. on a farm, in a shop or in customer service) is an advantage
Excellent German skills, at least B2 level (vocational school)
Application deadline: March 31, 2026
Please include the following documents with your application:
Current certificates and any internship certificates.
The University of Hohenheim promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Your knowledge, skills, and strengths are important to us, regardless of age, gender, origin, or religion. Applications from women are expressly encouraged. People with disabilities and those with equivalent status are also particularly welcome to apply and will be given preferential consideration if their qualifications are essentially equal.
For any questions, please contact our secretary, Karin Heisler, at bienenkunde@uni-hohenheim.de
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